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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,392.66, 375,509.70 and 81,874.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,392.66, 375,509.70 and 81,874.05 is: 122,785.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,392.66 : 375,509.70 = 81,874.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,392.66/375,509.70 = 81,874.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,392.66x = 375,509.70 × 81,874.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,392.66x = 30,744,499,953.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,744,499,953.29/250,392.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,785.15

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